Edward Mitchell Bannister
Edward Mitchell Bannister
American, born Canada, 1828–1901
Birth placeCanada
BiographyEdward Mitchell Bannister (1828-1901) was the first African-American to win major national recognition as an artist. He was born in Canada and served on some Canadian vessels in an unknown capacity before moving to Boston where he worked as a barber while trying to establish a career as a portrait painter. He married Christiana Carteaux, a successful businesswoman who owned several hairdressing salons; the two were active in Boston Abolitionist activities.Person TypePerson
